This item is a pure Copper planter with Iron Handle . It is copper so it never rusts and a lifetime investment. Copper is an essential element for plant growth. Soils naturally contain copper in some form or other, ranging anywhere from 2 to 100 parts per million (ppm) and averaging at about 30 ppm. Most plants contain about 8 to 20 ppm. Without adequate copper, plants will fail to grow properly. Therefore, maintaining fair amounts of copper for the garden is important.

• Copper is known to be far more poisonous to bacteria than others, e.g. stainless steel or aluminum. Storing water only for about three hours in a copper vessel can kill harmful bacteria.
• Copper is known to give plants a very healthy nourishment.
• The plants and seeds that grow in copper are very healthy and have a lot of nutrients.
• The brass handles make it very easy to grip it properly or even hang it.
• Handcrafted in India from superior quality of Copper

Copper is known to be far more poisonous to bacteria than others, e.g. stainless steel or aluminum. Storing water only for about three hours in a copper vessel can kill harmful bacteria.IOTC